Business Licenses

Requirements & Fees

All entities and persons doing business in the incorporated area of the City of Dublin (including subcontractors) are required to have a current business license. Most businesses (the primary exception being for nonprofit organizations) pay a $50 registration fee each year for their business license in Dublin, which is prorated on a monthly basis for the first year the business began operation in Dublin. For business license purposes, the year begins October 1 and ends September 30.

Lowest Business License Fee in the Tri-Valley Area

The City of Dublin has the lowest fee in the Tri-Valley area for a business license. The City only charges the amount necessary to recover its regulatory costs instead of basing its fee on the amount of gross revenue generated or staff employed by a business, as many other cities do, which often results in a substantially higher fee.

License Renewal

You are now able to renew your License online. Please ensure that you have your renewal invoice for reference or you can call the Community Development Department at 925-833-6610.